World Liberty Financial, a decentralised finance (DeFi) project backed by the Trump family, is set to unlock 27 billion WLFI tokens at its launch, according to figures confirmed by CoinMarketCap.
Initial Supply Dispute
Data released on Monday by CoinMarketCap showed that the project’s initial circulating supply will amount to 27 billion tokens, representing more than a quarter of the 100 billion total supply. This disclosure contradicts earlier reports suggesting that only 3.69 billion tokens would be unlocked during the token generation event.
Rush Lu, chief executive of CoinMarketCap, stated that the figure had been “repeatedly confirmed” with the WLFI team and would serve as the benchmark for major exchanges. Leading platforms including Binance, Gate and MEXC are scheduled to list the token for spot trading today. WLFI representatives did not respond to requests for comment ahead of publication.
Unlocking Mechanism and Vesting Conditions
Last week, WLFI began allowing users to move their tokens into a vesting lockbox to trigger the unlocking process. Under the project’s agreement, 20 per cent of tokens purchased in early sale rounds priced at $0.015 and $0.05 will be released immediately, offering initial backers an upfront reward.
The remaining 80 per cent will remain locked and governed by community voting, reflecting the project’s governance-first philosophy. The unlocking conditions are not fixed and may be revised through future governance decisions. This means tokenholders could see adjustments to schedules or entirely new models of release.
Source: Rush Lu
A previous community proposal launched on 5 July sought to make WLFI tokens transferable and tradable across the wider crypto ecosystem. On 10 July, 99 per cent of voters supported the proposal. However, tokens allocated to founders, team members and advisers remain excluded from immediate unlocking.
Exchange Listings and Market Reaction
The confirmation of a far larger initial supply than previously expected has drawn attention across the market. With Binance, Gate and MEXC preparing to open spot trading, WLFI is entering the market with substantial liquidity from day one. The discrepancy between earlier reports and the final confirmed numbers has also raised questions over communication from the project’s leadership.
Derivatives Market Shows Strong Interest
Ahead of the token’s partial unlock, interest in derivatives linked to WLFI surged. Open interest in derivative contracts approached $950 million before easing to $887 million on Monday. Open interest measures the total number of outstanding contracts that remain unsettled and is often viewed as a gauge of market activity and expectations.
The high level of derivatives activity suggests that traders are preparing aggressively for WLFI’s debut, highlighting both speculative interest and anticipation of volatility once trading begins.
Governance-First Tokenomics
WLFI’s decision to tie its unlock process to community governance underlines its positioning as a decentralised and user-driven project. By enabling community votes on unlocking terms, the project is presenting itself as distinct from other token launches where vesting schedules are predetermined.
The approach also introduces an element of uncertainty, as holders may see rules altered through future governance proposals. Nonetheless, the model reflects an effort to align the project’s future with its community of tokenholders.
